5.3.2.4.(1)

Objective

Attribution

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that an incorrect base
value of components for the reference building will be used in the
HVAC trade-off calculations, which could lead to overestimation of
the efficiency of the HVAC system, which could lead to unnecessary
consumption of energy for heating and cooling, which could lead to
excessive use of energy, which could lead to an unacceptable effect
on the environment.